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PN 55191 (4/22/99)
Driveshaft Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 8 operating
hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could
result in damage to U-joints, gearbox and driveshaft.
Lower mower to ground.
Apply grease at location as shown in Figure 7.
Raise and lower mower several times to distribute
grease.
CD3536D
7
NORMAL
FLUID
RANGE
1
2
4
9
3
8
9
8
5
6
10
11
Ref No
Description
Frequency
1
Front U-Joint
8 hours
2
Slip Joint (1 location on shaft, access through slot)
8 hours
3
Rear U-Joint
8 hours
4
Right Spindle (Access through slot)
24 hours
5
Center Spindle (Access through slot)
24 hours
6
Left Spindle (Access through end of shield)
24 hours
7
Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with
Check
SAE 90W gear lube)
Daily
8
Caster Wheel (Right and Left)
8 hours
9
Caster Pivot (Right and Left)
8 hours
10
Front Caster Wheel Pivot (Right and Left)
8 hours
11
Front Caster Wheel (Right and Left)
8 hours
Figure 7
. Lubrication Points